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My very first series of Billkin! Honestly I kinda shocked that He was a great performer, in comparison to PP He just like another level of actors. The story was quiet simple actually, but the directions went very well.

I tried to put this one next to 2gether, Gameboys or even Gayasepalikula but I think they’re not even apple to apple. This series is kinda like Your Name Engraved Herein but the deeper version.

Furthermore, every times I heard the soundtracks I feel so gloomy out of the blue.

Please no more crying in part 2, my eyes were dry 😭

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I Must say Dao's brother love story is slightly better than his own. I didn't say it was good, because there are a lot of series that are currently airing this month have better quality than Sky in your heart. But at least this series treats my longing for Mek's performance which I have been following since his early appearance. Honestly, I was a bit surprised knowing that GMM offered him this "kind" of role in BL series. lol

The story between teacher and doctor isn't a new taste, plus its simple packaging makes this series easily to forget in a short time. But the chemistry between Mek-Mark was amazing, and even much stronger than Joong-Dunk, is actually the one and only attraction of this series.

In Indonesian:
Harus kuakui bahwa kisah cinta Kakaknya Dao sedikit lebih baik dari kisah cintanya sendiri. Kalo dibilang bagus, masih banyak series yang sedang tayang bulan ini yang memiliki kualitas jauh diatas Sky in your heart. Tapi setidaknya series ini mengobati kerinduan saya terhadap penampilan Mek yang sejak awal kemunculannya sudah saya ikuti. Jujur saja saya agak kaget mengetahui GMM menggandeng dia untuk bermain dalam BL series dan menjadi tokoh utama dalam percintaan "seperti ini".

Percintaan antara guru dan dokter bukanlah cerita yang baru, ditambah pengemasannya yang sederhana membuat series ini gampang sekali untuk dilupakan dalam waktu singkat. Namun chemistry antara Mek-Mark yang kuat, dan bahkan jauh lebih kuat dari Joong-Dunk, menjadi daya tarik utama series ini.

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Gelboys Got Me Feeling 17 Again (but with Better Nails)

I’ve always wondered what a Gen Z school story would look like without the usual GMMTV sugar-coated drama, and Gelboys finally answered that for me. From the first episode, I was hooked. Everything from the aesthetics, the cinematography, the awkward yet real teenage energy, it felt so fresh and raw. It’s messy, chaotic, and painfully relatable. Honestly, GMMTV would never make something like this, and that’s exactly what makes it so special.

New, as Fou4Mod, is an unexpected revelation. I’ve never seen him in any BL or even a series before, but this role feels like it was made for him. His presence is magnetic, looks awkward, confident, and confused all at once, just like any teen figuring things out. His chemistry with everyone around him feels natural, not forced.

Bua and Baabin deserve all the praise, too. They’re the emotional backbone of the story, sometimes messy, sometimes toxic, but always real. Without them, the show would lose its depth. Their characters show the side of teenage friendships and crushes that we often pretend doesn’t exist which are the jealousy, manipulation, and yearning for attention.

Now… about Chian. I get what they were trying to do with the time jump from high school to college, but Pide looks a bit too mature for that high school vibe. Don’t get me wrong—his acting is fantastic, but visually, it’s hard to buy him as a teenager. Still, his performance carries emotional weight and helps anchor the story.

What makes Gelboys stand out is how it captures Gen Z life, everything from TikToks, DMs, and aesthetic selfies to that constant need for validation online. It’s a story about love, jealousy, friendship, and finding identity in a digital world that’s both beautiful and exhausting.

In short, this series is complicated but simple in a good way. It doesn’t try too hard to be deep, yet it hits you with raw emotions when you least expect it.

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Was Khemjira Worth the Hype?

Okay, I’ll admit it. I started watching Khemjira purely because of the hype. Everyone was talking about it, edits were all over my feed, and I thought, “This has to be THAT show.” Well… let’s just say my expectations were a little too high, and the finale did not do me any favors. That last almost-two-hour episode? Painful. I’m still not sure what they were trying to do there, but it definitely wasn’t the right way to wrap up everything.

And it’s not just the finale. Some episodes dragged on forever. I’m not exaggerating when I say it took me two days to finish one episode, I literally thought my eyes were getting bad, but nope, the episode was actually two hours long. Don’t ask me which one, I think it was ep 7 or 8. I get that they wanted to build tension and atmosphere, but honestly, trimming down some scenes would’ve made the story flow way better.

I’ve gotta give credit where it’s due, this is the first time I’ve ever found myself shipping the main character with literally everyone around him 😅. Khem (played by Namping) might not have delivered the strongest acting performance, but his chemistry with every side character was surprisingly good! I didn’t know Namping before this, so I’m giving him a pass since it’s his first big project. I did the same with Nanon before eventually falling in love with his acting, so maybe Namping just needs more experience. Luckily, the rest of the cast was solid and totally carried him through the rough spots.

What actually impressed me most was how the show tried to mix horror, reincarnation, karma, and Thai folklore. The cultural and religious layers were so interesting and made it stand out from your typical BL or supernatural drama. You could really feel the thought behind the setting and rituals, it wasn’t just for aesthetics. If only the pacing had matched the storytelling quality, this could’ve been a masterpiece.

But yeah… that last episode. Why was the timeline so unnecessarily complicated? It felt like they were adding flashbacks and backstories just because they could, not because the story needed them. I wanted answers, but instead I got more confusion and dramatic pauses.

Still, I won’t lie, even with all the chaos, Khemjira is better than average. It’s ambitious, beautifully shot, and packed with emotional moments that hit harder than I expected. So yeah, despite my rants, I don’t regret watching it. Just… maybe don’t start it at midnight unless you’re ready for two-hour episodes and emotional damage. 😅

Khemjira had the potential to be great, it’s just trapped inside too many long scenes and one confusing finale. Still worth checking out if you love folklore, curses, and complicated love stories with a side of ghosts.

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Some Timelines Are Worth Reliving

I didn’t really have a choice but to compare this series with Reset, since both share the same time-travel theme. But honestly, I wish I could yell to all the Reset fans: this is how you make a time-travel story! Rearrange isn’t afraid to switch actors, timelines, and perspectives instead of dragging the same faces across twenty years pretending nothing has changed. That kind of lazy storytelling drives me crazy and this show proves you can do better.

What really hooked me was Win’s character. He carries this quiet pain that makes him both frustrating and fascinating. Even when he opens up to his best friend, you can tell he’s still holding something back. It kept me guessing (and sometimes yelling at the screen) about why he did what he did. I love that sense of unpredictability. But I do wish they explored more of the other characters’ lives, especially in the future timeline. That was one weak spot for me; it’s like the story focused too tightly on Win and missed the chance to deepen the others.

And yes, Thai BLs are famous for their happy endings, but I didn’t expect that much happiness crammed into one final episode. Don’t get me wrong, it was satisfying, but maybe too neat. A little more emotional messiness, like showing Nut’s conflict with his dad or glimpses of the others’ futures, could’ve made it even stronger.

Still, Rearrange feels like a breath of fresh air in the BL world, less about fanservice, more about feelings and second chances. The cast might be new, but they brought warmth and sincerity, and the soundtrack? Beautiful. It’s a thoughtful, emotional ride that reminds you that even if you could turn back time, some things and some people are meant to stay with you forever.

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Imperfect Love in a Perfect Storm

I can’t believe I ended up rooting for a couple who cheated, but here we are. The show makes it painfully easy to understand why they crossed that line. If my partner kept dodging intimacy, I’d spiral into “what’s wrong with me?” too. The way their connection grows felt raw and honest, and that first night together read less like scandal and more like two people finally being seen.

That said, the finale let me down. The series deserves a higher rating overall, but that last episode took the wind out of me. I still love the concept and how they used misdirected emails to build tension, but I’m baffled by the whole “wrong recipient” moment. How did no one double-check who they were emailing? Maybe I’m just nosy, but I always peek at the “to” line.

What really worked are the slow burn through messages, the tenderness when the masks finally drop, and the way the show treats desire, with care, not shock value. The “cheating” scene wasn’t filmed as something sleazy. It was quiet, vulnerable, and honestly beautiful. Performances were strong across the board, and the mood/cinematography did a lot of heavy lifting.

Where it fumbled are the rush at the end and the uneven focus. We spend too much time away from the leads right when we need to see them talk, heal, and choose each other with intention. I wanted more space for consequence and growth, not a speed-run to closure. Also, the narrative skirts around calling certain behavior what it is. When harm happens, clarity matters, leaving it ambiguous invites confusion instead of conversation.

Even with those gripes, I’m glad I watched. It’s messy in ways that feel human, and the central relationship has enough warmth and chemistry to carry you through the rain. I’ll be thinking about these two for a while and wishing the finale had trusted their story as much as the early episodes did.

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Swoony Romance Meets Soap Opera Energy

I really wanted to love Reset, I swear I did 😩. This kind of concept is exactly the kind of thing that usually hooks me right away. When I saw Thailand was dropping another time travel BL, I was honestly super hyped. But the more I watched, the more I kept thinking, wow, this feels way more like a messy “sinetron” than the sharp, emotional time-bending drama I was hoping for. Endless melodrama, exaggerated tropes, and way too many dragged out scenes made it hard for me to stay invested. Instead of diving deeper into the “what if”s of changing fate, we got a lot of unnecessary filler that just stretched out the run time.

One of my biggest gripes? The 25-year time jump that looked like… well, no time jump at all. Like, come on! You can’t tell me people look exactly the same after two decades without even a wrinkle, a hairstyle change, or some aging makeup. It really pulled me out of the story. On top of that, the pacing often felt bogged down by overly long bed scenes that didn’t add much besides fan service. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-romance, in fact the chemistry between Pond and Peterpan is undeniable, and a lot of fans are swooning over it. But when those moments eat up runtime instead of letting the time travel plot breathe, the whole balance of the show feels off. I guess I’ve gotten used to Chinese dramas where the episodes are shorter but tighter, so this slower, more draggy style just didn’t click with me.

I can’t pretend the series is all bad. The leads are honestly what save the whole thing. Pond brings this magnetic presence to Armin, and Peterpan’s Thada is all in with his devotion. I totally believe Thada loved Armin with his entire being. Their chemistry is strong enough that a lot of people are watching just for them, and I get that 👏. There are even some standout side characters (I’m with everyone who loved the bodyguard/assistant for his charm and comic timing). Plus, the cinematography is beautiful in parts and the production clearly wasn’t cheap. It just sucks that the writing didn’t match the same level of care.

Reset had the potential to be something clever and emotional. A story about using hindsight to change your fate and maybe even repair your heart, but it didn’t dig deep enough. Instead, it leans heavily on melodrama and romance, which works if that’s what you came for, but is disappointing if you wanted a more layered story.

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The same formula all over again ?

The movie starts off decent with a cool zombie survival vibe, some good ideas like the hospital containment, and a few convincing fight scenes, but it quickly turns into something silly and hard to take seriously. The second half is full of unrealistic moments, like the main character surviving gunshots, explosions, a collapsing building, and fighting off hordes of zombies without real injury, while also making dumb choices, like slow-walking to a helicopter instead of running. The acting is weak, scenes are dragged out, and the story becomes predictable and frustrating. It ends up being more funny than scary, with wasted potential despite an interesting start.

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Every time I watch a Taiwanese drama, I anticipate an unexpected ending. Yet, this shows remind me that being prepared is indeed essential lol.

Let's delve into this remarkable series, adapted from a novel that I haven't read, where the screenwriting excels in storytelling. The portrayal of their brotherhood, born from shared trauma, adds depth to their journey. The acting is exceptional, capturing every emotion with precision.

The dialogue is authentic, offering poignant reflections on family dynamics. Intimate scenes spark debates, but for me, they beautifully depict the culmination of long-awaited emotions. Overall, this series holds a special place in my heart, a testament to the entire team's talent and dedication.

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For someone who doesn't like EarthMix, I did pretty good job in surviving following all their series. Don't ask me the reason, I did say everything on my previous reviews. lol

There are some special aspects that this series deserves four stars rating. They actually did awesome performances on this show. Their chemistry and the romance weren't too excessive, like they did on their previous series. I hate #OneNightStand idea of the very beginning, but turn out the story went really well from that part. I usually waiting for the main couple to be in an official relationship, but on this show I didn't have much expectation from them. By watching EarthMix together in every single day, was enough for me.

Fourth is my new favorite Thai actor! 😍 I fell in love with him easily, especially since they’ve been pairing him with Gemini back to back in two great series. His acting skill reminds me of Bank Thiti when He was younger. And I really want to see him more in the next BL series!

And the last one is.... watching Khaotung and First together again on this series, is a bonus. I did not see any trailer or even the poster, so when First appeared I actually can guess about his “spark” with Khaotung.

Thai series have more a "lakorn" style recently. Even though I am not a fans of that kind of style, but this series offered more than any other series that has more episodes.

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Again? I really hate when I found a great series ended by force. Like, when you found an end route then you chose to jump other than find another route safely. In opinion this series needed (at least) 1 or two more episodes to finish the conflict between Guang and his family.

I could wait patiently to see Guang and Qi Zhang kiss at the end, so I really don't mind to witness about their fight. They were really cute, sweet and had a great connection amongst them.

I actually underestimate this series at the beginning. A first love story in high school? really? Then they shocked me with its simplicity.

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I kept pushing away myself to watch this series at the beginning, since I heard a lot of bad reviews around. Now, I'm regret it.

This season is the sequel that I've been looking for this kind of series. I thought they're gonna be full of cringe moments like we've seen in many Asian (specifically Thai) series. But To My Star 2 proved me wrong beautifully. They made me cry from the very beginning.

I read many reviews that saying about the absurd moment in the last episode. But you know what? I've been there. I had a lover (I don't want to say any specific gender :D) then we separated for 3 years without any kind of communication. We did follow each other instagram, but did not have any interaction. Then they (He/she) came back to me without saying sorry (and I didn't say anything either). We just made appointment, we met, we kissed, we hugged and said we miss each other badly.

We didn't care at that time that any of us has a lover. We just got back like a flash. Like nothing happened for the last three years. Of course I asked they (She/he) where they went, but that's it.

So for me. That kind of bullshit that you were talking about, is absolutely possible.

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There could be a lot things going on that can be extracted from this series, however with a very short duration, this series seems to cover everything up as simple as possible.

There are no significant conflicts with too many annoying characters made this show not suitable for people who can't enjoy Japanese comedy. lol

Even some characters seem very mature than the characters that they played, I feel like that Ritsu was the only perfect character to be a high school student, while others are like a new parents who have just had a toddler. 🫠

The opening and closing’s song of this series is the only thing that can help this netflix’s flick to boost its rating, honestly I have never skipped the intro or credits in each episode. lol

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This series reminds me of He's Coming To Me, the difference is that this series tells about ghost a who couldn’t go to their "realm" while He's Coming To Me is more about the one that couldn’t (or more accurately have not) be reincarnated for some reason.

To be honest, this series shattered the Thai “ghost” image that I had learned from He's Coming to me. From the way they change clothes, to their appearance in front of humans. But, slowly I realized that this series is not about reincarnation, so I finally accepted the fairness even though it was still beyond my senses.

If we talked about acting, Nut actually is not a new artist in the BL series, but his ability showed just like his co-stars (Plan).

Another thing that bothered me so much that I dropped the rating of this film in terms of the rewatch value which is because of at the end of the episode, this series has lost its way on how to improve it properly. This is the second Nut’s series that I've watched, and I still don't like it. :(

In Indonesian:
Seri ini mengingatkanku sama He's coming to me, perbedaannya adalah kalau seri ini bercerita tentang hantu yang tidak bisa pergi ke "alamnya" sementara He's Coming To Me lebih membahas tentang hantu yang tidak (lebih tepatnya belum) bisa reinkarnasi karena suatu alasan tertentu.

Sejujurnya, series ini menghancurkan image “hantu” thailand yang telah aku pelajari dari He’s Coming to me. Dari mulai cara mereka berganti pakaian, hingga kemunculannya dihadapan manusia. Tapi, perlahan aku sadar kalau series ini bukan membahas tentang reinkarnasi, jadi kewajaran akhirnya bisa aku terima meskipun masih berada diluar akal sehatku.

Kalau kita membahas masalah akting, sebenarnya Nut bukanlah artis yang baru dalam dunia series BL akan tetapi kemampuan seperti sama saja dengan lawan mainnya (Plan).

Satu lain yang amat mengganggu saya sehingga saya menjatuhkan rating film ini dari sisi rewatch valu terletak pada akhir episode, series ini seolah kehilangan arah bagaimana cara mengakhirinya dengan baik. Ini series keduanya Nut yang saya tonton, dan saya tetap tidak menyukainya. :(

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